Skincare · 3 min read ·
How do I know my skin type?
A simple test to tell if you are dry, oily, combination or sensitive.
Quick answer: Cleanse, wait an hour without products, then look. Shine all over suggests oily, tightness suggests dry, an oily T-zone suggests combination, and stinging or redness suggests sensitive.
The bare-face test
Wash, pat dry and wait an hour.
Reading the results
Oily, dry, combination or normal.
Sensitive is separate
Any skin type can also be sensitive.
Skin changes
Age, seasons and hormones can change your skin type.
Common questions
Can dehydrated skin be oily?
Yes. Dehydration is a lack of water, not oil.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
